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    It's A Southern Thing

    4.2 (81 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    IT'S A SOUTHERN THING ATMOSPHERE

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    Good for groups

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    Will C.

    Someone recommended me this place, so i decided to get some lunch. The service was a little slow but i think it was because it was busy but overall good. I tried the catfish N' Grits, the grits were little weird combination but not bad at all, the entire dish was delicious. My friend got the chicken fried steak and i will say that was really good. I will come back and try something else for sure. As always this is my personal opinion.

    Drink specials
    Smythe R.

    Met with four friends for lunch and had a great time! Bernard kept glasses full and was there when we needed anything. This was an early Sunday brunch seating, and a table of five was easy for them to handle. You'd think liquor wasn't on the minds of folks at 11 on a Saturday. You'd be wrong. But most of the drinks were very bourbon/whiskey based, so didn't interest me. I was able to find "I Hate Tequila said No Juan Ever" one of the five or six non bourbon drinks. It was añejo tequila, with pomegranate and cranberry with an orange/rosemary syrup. I may have had two. It was tasty! The smashburger was fantastic. The fried okra was a bit overly breaded, but was cooked to perfection. We all had a great time and will probably return.

    Fried green tomatoes
    Talesha C.

    We came here on a Friday for dinner. It's my first time in Raleigh so I was excited to explore their restaurant scene. The restaurant only had a few tables around 6 when we got there but it started to fill up around 7pm. We started with cocktails to see what they were working with and they delivered! The BlackBerry Betta Have My Money and Happy Gilmore were delicious! You could not taste the alcohol but I know it was there. For an appetizer with shared the fried okra and the fried green tomatoes. Both were excellent. Anytime I have fried okra, I mean really good fried okra, I'm transported back to south Arkansas when my mom made them when I was younger. For entrees, we had the crispy catfish and the Em's Country Patty Melt. I don't recommend the Em's Country Patty Melt because it was advertised as a smash burger but that patty didn't taste like it was made on the grill. I believe that was a pre-made frozen patty and it was not good. The fries, however, were perfect. The crispy catfish was cooked to perfection and the red beans and rice were great and so filling. We did order a second catfish fillet to round out that meal. So good.

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Alana C.

    I wanted to give this restaurant a great review but can't due to the unexpected outcome. Ill tell you guys my experience and what followed My family and I came here for a celebration brunch honoring my sister who just gained her PhD. We were a large party which was a party of 15. The processor ordering was very organized and not too crazy. A couple of people at the table got bottomless Mimosas which was a good service. Their cups never went empty and they were satisfied. I ordered a Dew Drop, Drop Top which was melon based and so yummy. It was definitely refreshing. Another person at the table had a Back That Razz Up which she said was yummy. That's to say I trust the cocktails to be great. Now the food, I got shrimp and grits which was soooo good and plentiful. I was able to have some for leftovers the next morning. I got my baby son Biscuits and Butter as he's a picky eater and loves bread. the butters were so good. My other son got the Chicken Fried Steak which was also delicious and my sister got the Smoked Wings which were great was well. My nephew got the Flapjack "Charcuterie' Board which was great as well. He almost got the Waffle Scewers which he didn't and im glad he didn't. The food and service was amazing and I was going to come back but one of the people in our party went to visit again and the experience was not good at all She went to visit and had the Fried Waffle Balls as her appetizer. She saw the waitress drop a waffle ball as she had a view of the kitchen. The waitress then put the ball back and proceeded to bring the waffle balls to my aunt. My Aunt then confronted her about it and her reply was " It was only the top". That was not acceptable accountability and very nasty on the waitresses part. This has now tainted my view of this establishment as I thought it would've been a place I would come to visit over and over, but now we know that we are not safe due to the uncleanliness hat one staff member displayed and I unfortunately no longer trust this establishment with my family's safety. :-(

    Letese' C.

    This is a good spot for anyone looking a nice variety of southern dishes for any occasion. It's perfect brunch, lunch, dinner, game day, etc. Their menu is full of options for everyone and there's plenty of seating both indoor and outdoors. The fried green tomatoes were good. The roasted garlic finish and bacon jam was a nice touch. The fried catfish plate was also really good. It's a decent size of catfish, well seasoned and the red beans and white were packed with flavor. There is a sausage in the red beans and rice. I appreciated the nice variety of drinks options. A nice extensive list of cocktails, beer and wine. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. I appreciated that they have a note on the table about gratuity being automatically added to parties of 8 or more so there's no confusion. I'll definitely be back to check out brunch.

    Smoked wings, potatoes, and green beans! Excellence!
    Tiffany T.

    I had been craving smoked wings since I last had them on vacation and It's a Southern Thing certainly lived up to the hype. Every single item was delicious. Not shown is a GF Key Lime Pie. Wish we lived closer so we could go more often. The butter was the all star here. I could and would eat it by the spoonful! Servings were huge!

    Smothered gravy!
    Nancy N.

    It's so nice to have "It's a Southern Thing" location thats not downtown. I've been to both locations and certainly prefer this one. I've come here about 3 times now and it never disappoints. Super clean, plenty of parking, plenty of seating and plenty of food. Each time I come here I get something different, whether it's smothered biscuit or smoked chicken wings. I tend to bring out-of-towners who are visiting to this place, because they are always asking for "authentic southern food". This place certainly fits the bill. Oh and their Jalapeño Brined Fried Chicken sandwich is delish, along with their Pete's "Fat Kid" sandwich! They also have a new outdoor seating which is nice in the spring when you can get some fresh air! And also also, there is trivia night every Thursday at 7pm! Check it out! Great place~ you won't be disappointed!~

    Waffle balls
    Justin J.

    More of an upscale "southern" restaurant and certainly not a hole in the wall as it's at the end of a shopping center. Good menu options and friendly staff. Enjoyed the chicken sandwich, full of flavor! I'd visit again and give some other options a try.

    chelsea d.

    The food was absolutely delicious! My waitress was attentive and the "mimosa guy" was ON IT!!! Very chill place to grab brunch . Will be back !

    Chicken & Pancake Balls & Grits
    Alysa V.

    Always love It's A Southern Thing for their brunch. The pancake & chicken on a stick are always cooked perfectly and those grits are amazing!! And the bottomless mimosas are a great addition. Service was amazing (especially the lady who does the mimosa refills). It's the brunch spot I invite my friends and family to when they visit. I'm actually starting to prefer this location over the one in Brightleaf

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    James J.

    Came to move our daughter in to NCCU, and found this great recommendation for you all here on yelp. We started with the Okra, fried green tomatoes and the waffle balls. A couple cocktails and I had a bacon bbq smash burger and she enjoyed the fried catfish sandwich. Jill and Bella made the experience even better!

    Front: Cajun Salmon Cake Benedict  Back: Last B.L.A.T
    Nikki G.

    Went here for my sis in laws bday brunch. It's in a great location. Our waiter was so friendly, he gave excellent recommendations. Now I am ALWAYS gonna try an appetizer(or 3 lol) wherever I go so I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes which sat on a bed of pimento chz and served with bacon jam on the side(Soooo good) and their Smoked Wings w/ a side of blue cheese dressing. These appetizers did not disappoint, ended up ordering another round of each. I did wish the tomatoes were bigger though. For our entrees around the table: Chicken Fried Steaks w/ eggs and hash browns, Cajun Salmon Cake Benedict with potatoes, Last B.L.A.T and a build your own. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. My mom did say the gravy for the Chicken Fried Steak was spicy so she couldn't finish it. Outside of that, it was a good experience and we may be back to try other menu items.

    I forgot the actual name. It's half a chicken with some green beans, and potatoes
    Sharina C.

    So tried this place out in Durham since we were there for my husband's surgery at Duke Medical. The place was very clean which was great. The waitress we had was nice, but kinda slow at the same time. My husband had the half chicken with potatoes & green beans, with bbq sauce on the side. He said that the chicken was bland & didn't seem to have any seasoning on it. He says the green beans were not good at all, and I tried the potatoes and they didn't have any seasoning on them either. Now as far as my meal, the chicken was blackened and tender, had a really good flavor, and the macaroni surprised me. It was very flavorful and tasty. I was satisfied with my meal. The ambiance was nice & they had a beautiful bar area. I will say that the floor was very sticky, not sure what that was about. We just wish they had a few more chicken options on the menu.

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    Food was amazing and our server was so helpful with picking what to order. Overall excellent experience!

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    I love this place for consistently tasty food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every visit feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you can walk in anytime and know you're going to have a good experience. If you're looking for recommendations, the wings are a must‑try, and pairing them with a Bloody Mary never disappoints.

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    4.4(165 reviews)
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    Dame's Chicken & Waffles - Sweet potato waffle, two drumsticks, peach schmear

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    Dame's chicken and waffles is pretty good. The smears are delicious with so many options. The…read moresyrups also have options and would have loved to try the Calypso syrup but they ran out. We did get there at 3pm for a very late lunch so that's on us. Definitely recommend getting there earlier to make sure you get the sides and syrups you're interested in trying. The service was a little on the slower side but that's kind of what I expect with a popular place like this. It was still plenty of diners despite how late it was! There's a decent amount of seating and it's definitely on the cozier side with squeezing folks in. We are happy we were able to try this place and would definitely love to try it again in the future.

    Dame's is in a new setting, serving tasty food and kind service…read more Maria was a helpful and friendly server who brought me the Buff Brahamas dish. Two large slightly-spicy and well-breaded chicken cutlets sat on my good waffle. The whiskey cream drizzle (syrup) added some gentle, earthy sweetness and I put the apricot shmear butter to brighten my waffle. I also got some collard greens to balance my flavorful meal. I also tried the Orange-Speckled Chabo chicken and waffles dish on sweet potato waffles with honey Dijon mustard that added mustard tang to complement well the chicken. For a treat, (we had lamented that we hadn't tried the gingerbread waffle), a kind staff person brought us some yummy gingerbread waffle for dessert. Yum!

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    Okay, We're from New Orleans so when we see a "New Orleans style" restaurant, we always question…read morethe authenticity of the claim. In the case of Succotash we feel we have found the holy grail... Friendly, knowledgeable waitstaff? check Homey and a little funky atmosphere? check cool soundtrack? check BUT what about the food? We first came for brunch... I had the 'Brisket and Grits'. It was a very tender brisket with cheesy, garlicky grits, scallions with fried egg. The best part? They drizzle some of the brisket gravy over the grits... Oh man this was delish. We got talking about South Louisiana food with our server and he told us they bring in Leidenheimers french bread from New Orleans for their po-boy's. What's the big deal? ...I'll tell you! The bakery was founded in 1896 and it is the ONLY bread that marks a true po-boy to New Orleans natives. Why? Because of it's unique texture. Their loaves have a pillowy soft interior and a crunchy crust that isn't found in most french breads. It's the gold standard for po-boys. So today, I came back to Succotash for an Oyster po-boy. And the Verdict? Five stars mon ami! Leidenheimers bread with a very generous amount of perfectly fried oysters. ...I like mine simple with just lettuce, tomato and a little hot sauce. This was I can honestly say, the very best oyster po-boy I have found outside of NOLA. ... so yeah, I've found a new home... thanks and a tip o' the hat to Chef Juan DiGiulio and the great staff he has brought together!

    Very nice atmosphere, well thought out design inside and out. Very friendly and efficient service…read more I see where they won the best southern food in Durham from Indy in 2025. While the food was good, it didn't knock my socks off. And they're definitely more of a creole restaurant than a southern one. There are better cajun/Creole restaurants in the RTP area. I was going to order the creole gumbo, but found out when I came in that it was a seafood gumbo today not their regular one. Oh well. So I ordered jambalaya with a side of red beans and rice. Both were good but a little dry and I've had better nearby. The fresh catch of the Day was Amber Jack, and I love that fish, so maybe I should've ordered that in a Poboy. Might come back to try some of their other offerings.

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    4.1(826 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    This is the way that BBQ should hit!!…read more We stopped in the "Shack" while visiting Durham. Having been huge fans of North Carolina style BBQ, we were not disappointed.My wife and daughter enjoyed the Pork Plate. By for me, I went with the two meat combo with Pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was spot on. It was perfectly smoked and almost melted in my mouth. With a touch of spicy vinegar sauce, I was gone to Carolina in my mind for the rest of the day. The brisket might have been some of the best I've ever had. It had a nice fat layer and was also "melt in your mouth" and juicy. The brisket didn't need any sauce at all. It was that good. The hushpuppies were the star at the table. My family considers themselves to be connoisseurs of hush puppies, and these were ranked in the top five. A respectable ranking from such a discriminating hushpuppy panel. The sides we sampled included collard greens, mac and cheese and BBQ beans. The collards and Mac and cheese were out of this world. I should have ordered a double serving of the collards. However, the beans were a huge disappointment. They were more like a bowl of sub-par chili than BBQ beans. If we return, they will not be selected. A great BBQ spot when you are in Durham. Highly recommend you stop by, if only to taste the brisket!

    The chopped pork plate came with pulled pork that was tender and juicy. There were an array of…read morebarbeque sauces on the tables to choose from, which were delicious. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. The collard greens were well-seasoned and the mac and cheese was solid too. Overall, a stellar pick to satisfy barbeque cravings and reasonably priced! It is casual, self-seating after you order and get your food at the front counter. A must try!

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    Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.

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    The Chicken Hut - Fried Chicken wings

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    4.6(163 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Just learned about chicken hut. My stepfather went here the day before and it was so good he wanted…read moreto go back the next day with me. This is a little gem in Durham NC serv8ng up some down home cooking. They are a cafeteria style restraint serving up fresh to order fried chicken everyday along side a changing menu of food on the line. The day I went they were serving smothered pork chops, I jad to get the greens and huspuppies for my sides. The portions were crazy and they were generous with the gravy baby. Oh and I had to polish things off with that fresh banana pudding. Yall better stop playing and come down to chcien hut and get you a plate. The staff was full energy and we're genuinely friendly making it a personal experience for everyone. You could even tell that many regulars weee coming and going as the staff chopped it up with everyone there like they knew them. Great vibes and food to match, no wonder chicken hut has been such a staple in the community for so long.

    Cash only. Open from 11:30 AM and closes at 2 PM. Closed weekends…read more When you enter, there's a counter where you pay last before you leave. A lovely woman there helps explain the process to those who look lost haha. So you go through the room to the right where there are dining tables and chairs and get in line to what looks like a buffet. 1 entree and 2 sides are included in your order, along with a drink your choice of either a roll or hush puppies. Dessert (cake) is extra. Pig's feet was $18.99 while smothered chicken with gravy was $17.99. Food selection changes daily. You get a ticket with the price, which you then take to pay at said counter. Everything was delicious. Wish we could have tried the oxtails (not available on the day we went) and fried chicken (sold out). The owner was serving huge portions to everyone. They were closing up and gifted us cake slices. Staff there were sweet :).

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